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Cloze Test part-6

📆 November 22, 2024

Total Questions: 50

41. Tea prices in the domestic market continue to rule high in the Current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. According to a preliminary assessment Based on the weather Forecast in recent months, tea output in the next year may reach to 800 tonnes as _________ 780 tonnes last year. During the past three months, tea prices have shown an Uptrend Unlike last year, when tea prices were dramatically low, this year, prices seem to have stabilized at rather high levels. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) against
Solution:The phrase 'as against is used to compare two things. highlighting differences between them. Similarly, the given passage states the difference between tea output in the last year and next year. Hence, 'against is the most appropriate answer.

42. Tea prices in the domestic market continue to rule high in the Current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. According to a preliminary assessment Based on the weather Forecast in recent months, tea output in the next year may reach to 800 tonnes as Against 780 tonnes last year. During the past three months, tea prices have shown an _________ Unlike last year, when tea prices were dramatically low, this year, prices seem to have stabilized at rather high levels. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) uptrend
Solution:Uptrend' means an upward tendency, especially a rise in economic value. The given passage states that tea prices have shown a is the most aplue during the past three months. Hence, uptrend' is most appropriate answer.

43. The entertainment __________ sometimes called the 'House of Mouse' in acknowledgment of built by Walt Disney is the leading role played by Disney's most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey's round mouse ears, either in silhouette or adoring a hat, have become one of the most Recognisable corporate logos in the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears. In the mid-1920s Disney was a young Animator producing a series called the Alice Comedies, short films that combined live-action footage with animated images so that human actors appeared to interact with cartoon characters. But he had grown tired of the series and wanted to move on to making completely animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, Striking a deal with Universal to produce a new series based on the adventures of a character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the character had been picked by Universal- 'Oswald' was Apparently. picked out of a hat of names, and the character was made a rabbit because there were already too many cartoon cats on the market. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) empire
Solution:Empire' means a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group. The given passage states that the entertainment empire built by Walt Disney is sometimes called the House of Mouse'. Hence, 'empire' is the most appropriate answer.

44. The entertainment Empire sometimes called the 'House of Mouse' in acknowledgment of built by Walt Disney is the leading role played by Disney's most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey's round mouse ears, either in silhouette or adoring a hat, have become one of the most __________ corporate logos in the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears. In the mid-1920s Disney was a young Animator producing a series called the Alice Comedies, short films that combined live-action footage with animated images so that human actors appeared to interact with cartoon characters. But he had grown tired of the series and wanted to move on to making completely animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, Striking a deal with Universal to produce a new series based on the adventures of a character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the character had been picked by Universal- 'Oswald' was Apparently. picked out of a hat of names, and the character was made a rabbit because there were already too many cartoon cats on the market. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) recognisable
Solution:Recognisable means familiar because of having been seen. The given passage states that Mickey's round mouse ears have become one of the most familiar corporate logos in the world. Hence, 'recognisable' is the most appropriate answer.

45. The entertainment Empire sometimes called the 'House of Mouse' in acknowledgment of built by Walt Disney is the leading role played by Disney's most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey's round mouse ears, either in silhouette or adoring a hat, have become one of the most Recognisable corporate logos in the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears. In the mid-1920s Disney was a young __________ producing a series called the Alice Comedies, short films that combined live-action footage with animated images so that human actors appeared to interact with cartoon characters. But he had grown tired of the series and wanted to move on to making completely animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, Striking a deal with Universal to produce a new series based on the adventures of a character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the character had been picked by Universal- 'Oswald' was Apparently. picked out of a hat of names, and the character was made a rabbit because there were already too many cartoon cats on the market. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) animator
Solution:Animator means a person who makes animated films. The given passage states that Disney was a young animator producing a series called the 'Alice Comedies'. Hence, 'animator is the most appropriate answer.

46. The entertainment Empire sometimes called the 'House of Mouse' in acknowledgment of built by Walt Disney is the leading role played by Disney's most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey's round mouse ears, either in silhouette or adoring a hat, have become one of the most Recognisable corporate logos in the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears. In the mid-1920s Disney was a young Animator producing a series called the Alice Comedies, short films that combined live-action footage with animated images so that human actors appeared to interact with cartoon characters. But he had grown tired of the series and wanted to move on to making completely animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, __________ a deal with Universal to produce a new series based on the adventures of a character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the character had been picked by Universal- 'Oswald' was Apparently. picked out of a hat of names, and the character was made a rabbit because there were already too many cartoon cats on the market. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) striking
Solution:The idiom 'striking a deal' means achieving an agreement. The given passage states that Disney made an agreement with Universal to produce a new series. Hence, 'striking' is the most appropriate answer.

47. The entertainment Empire sometimes called the 'House of Mouse' in acknowledgment of built by Walt Disney is the leading role played by Disney's most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey's round mouse ears, either in silhouette or adoring a hat, have become one of the most Recognisable corporate logos in the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears. In the mid-1920s Disney was a young Animator producing a series called the Alice Comedies, short films that combined live-action footage with animated images so that human actors appeared to interact with cartoon characters. But he had grown tired of the series and wanted to move on to making completely animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, Striking a deal with Universal to produce a new series based on the adventures of a character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the character had been picked by Universal- 'Oswald' was __________ . picked out of a hat of names, and the character was made a rabbit because there were already too many cartoon cats on the market. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) apparently
Solution:'Apparently' means as far as one knows. The given passage states that 'Oswald was apparently picked out of a hat of names. Hence, 'apparently' is the most appropriate answer.

48. India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception _________ . China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss Contemporary global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates Include. prominent scholars, monks, diplomats and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. "The invitations Were sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments," Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama Might attend the event due to health issues. not [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) being
Solution:The phrase 'exception being' is used to highlight a particular case that stands out from the rest. Hence, 'being' is the most appropriate answer.

49. India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception Being. China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss _________global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates Include. prominent scholars, monks, diplomats and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. "The invitations Were sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments," Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama Might attend the event due to health issues. not [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) contemporary
Solution:Contemporary means occurring in the present. The given passage states that the maiden conference will discuss contemporary global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Hence, 'contemporary' is the most appropriate answer.

50. India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception Being. China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss Contemporary global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates _________. prominent scholars, monks, diplomats and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. "The invitations Were sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments," Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama Might attend the event due to health issues. not [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) include
Solution:The given sentence is an example of simple present tense and the subject 'delegates' is plural. 'Plural Sub. + V,' is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, include(V.)' is the most appropriate answer.
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